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Commission discusses forming subcommittee to study high-voltage transmission-line regulations
Summary
The planning commission discussed creating a four-member subcommittee to study setbacks and other regulations for overhead transmission lines above 345 kV and slated member recommendations to the county commission for appointment.
Commissioners discussed on April 7 whether to form a four-member subcommittee to evaluate possible local regulations and setbacks for overhead transmission lines with voltages greater than 345 kV. Planning staff described a process modeled on a previous pipeline-ordinance study: the county commission would open an application process, accept public and utility representatives, and then appoint a committee to investigate and make recommendations.
Commissioners volunteered members to serve if the county commission approves the committee: Neil Troyan, Kyle (last name on transcript 'Kyle'), Kelly (last name), and one other to be named; Mark Jornby was proposed as an alternate. Staff emphasized that the county commission will determine the final membership, application deadlines and meeting schedule.
